Ephrata Performing Arts Center

06/05/2026

Audiences have been loving EPAC's production of CHOIR BOY!

CHOIR BOY is down to its final four performances! Shows play tonight (6/5) at 8:00, tomorrow (6/6) at 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM, and Sunday (6/7) at 2:00 PM!

Don't miss out on this powerful show. Get your tickets NOW at epactheatre.com, or by calling the box office at 717-733-7966 ext. 1 before it's too late!



Photo: Jen Foster ()

06/04/2026

EPAC's production of CHOIR BOY heads into its final weekend of shows, starting TONIGHT at 7:30 PM!

With only five performances left, time is officially running out for you to experience this incredible play for yourself.

Don't wait to get your tickets! Get them NOW before it's too late at epactheatre.org, or by calling the box office at 717-733-7966 ext. 1!



Photo: Jen Foster ()

06/02/2026

For years, EPAC has been proud to champion LGBTQ+ artists, stories, and voices on our stage. From groundbreaking contemporary works, to new play development, to our annual Q***r Voices Festival, we firmly believe that theatre should reflect the full spectrum of the human experience.

This Pride Month, we're excited to continue this tradition of creating space for stories and amplifying voices and experiences that deserve to be seen, heard, and celebrated.

Click the link to see all the ways you can come and celebrate Pride Month at EPAC!

Ephrata Performing Arts Center will present three queer-centered productions for its Pride Month lineup, including CHOIR BOY and its fourth annual Q***r Voices Festival featuring staged readings of DIE MOMMIE DIE and DEAD INSIDE.

06/01/2026

Marquas Fountain (Headmaster Marrow) shares his thoughts on EPAC's current production of CHOIR BOY, and what audiences might expect!

CHOIR BOY resumes performances this Thursday and runs through June 7th.

Remaining Shows:
Thursday, June 4th - 7:30 PM
Friday, June 5th - 8:00 PM
Saturday, June 6th - 2:00 PM & 8:00 PM
Sunday, June 7th - 2:00 PM

Get your tickets NOW at epactheatre.org, or by calling the box office at 717-733-7966 ext. 1!

05/31/2026

The first review for EPAC's production of CHOIR BOY is out, and it is a wonderful one, courtesy of Rich Mehrenberg of BroadwayWorld!

Here's just some of what Rich had to say:

"Choir Boy explores the dual challenges associated with the intersection of racism and homophobia. Dorian “Sean” Davis stars as Pharus, a gifted singer at a preparatory school who is both Black and gay. As you might imagine, his character is the target of bullying and verbal harassment. However, Pharus can dish it out as well as he can take it, so he does not come off as a helpless victim. Davis’s portrayal is complex and layered.

Marquas Fountain is solid as Headmaster Marrow. Fountain has the strong demeanor necessary to play this authority figure with high credibility. Anthony Zbrzezny plays the doddering Mr. Pendleton with wit and style. He delivers some of the funniest lines in the show.

Choir Boy might best be described as a play with music. There are multiple songs throughout the show. The members of the student choir have remarkable harmony together. The vocals were lush. To be honest, the singing in this production was as good or better than some of the recent Ephrata musicals.

Reji Woods directs the show with efficiency and thought. While some of the show’s settings are more abstract than others, scenes are blocked with extreme clarity."

Thank you for the kind words, Rich!

CHOIR BOY resumes performances THIS THURSDAY at 7:30 PM. With only five chances left, time is running out for you to experience this incredible play for yourself!

Read the full review HERE: https://www.broadwayworld.com/central-pa/article/Review-CHOIR-BOY-at-EPAC-20260531

Get your tickets NOW at epactheatre.org, or by calling the box office at 717-733-7966 ext. 1!

Choir Boy might best be described as a play with music. There are multiple songs throughout the show. The members of the student choir have remarkable harmony together. The vocals were lush. To be honest, the singing in this production was as good or better than some of the recent Ephrata musicals.....

05/30/2026

Here is a first look at some of the amazing production photos from EPAC's production of CHOIR BOY, courtesy of Jen Foster ()!

Following tonight's 8:00 PM performance, join us for a post-show talkback featuring Director Reji Woods, Dramaturg Dr. Clifton J. Kennon, Jr., and members of the cast!

Be sure to get your tickets for this powerful play while you can! There are only six performances left, so don't wait. Get your tickets NOW at epactheatre.org or by calling the box office at 717-733-7966 ext. 1!

05/29/2026

Last night's Opening Night performance of CHOIR BOY was nothing short of incredible. There were laughs, there were tears, and it was simply a joy to watch this powerful story come to life on the EPAC stage.

Tonight, join us for the Pay-What-You-Can Community Night performance of CHOIR BOY at 8:00 PM! Call the box office after 10:00 AM today (5/29) to reserve your pay-what-you-can seats!

CHOIR BOY is now playing through June 7th. Don't miss your chance to experience this show for yourself. Get your tickets NOW at epactheatre.org or by calling the box office!



Photo: Jen Foster ()

05/28/2026

EPAC proudly presents Tarell Alvin McCraney's CHOIR BOY, now playing through June 7th!

About the Show:
At the prestigious Charles R. Drew Prep School for Boys, tradition is everything, and the award-winning gospel choir is its crown jewel. Pharus Jonathan Young, a talented and driven student, knows he has what it takes to lead it. But in a school that prizes discipline, conformity, and a narrow definition of masculinity, standing out can come at a cost. As Pharus navigates friendship, rivalry, and the pressures placed upon him by both his peers and the institution, he must decide what it truly means to be a leader, and whether he can succeed without compromising who he is. Filled with electrifying gospel music and deeply human storytelling, Choir Boy is a moving coming-of-age story about identity, resilience, and the courage to live authentically.

Get your tickets to this incredible production NOW at epactheatre.org, or by calling the box office at 717-733-7966 ext. 1!

05/27/2026

Rehearsals for our Q***r Voices Festival readings of Die Mommie Die and the brand new play, Dead Inside, are in full swing!

We can't wait to celebrate Pride Month by presenting art by and for the LGBTQIA+ community.

Join us for Die Mommie Die on June 12th at 7:30 PM, and Dead Inside on June 13th at 7:30 PM. Tickets for both of these readings are entirely PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN and are available NOW at epactheatre.org/events or by calling the box office at 717-733-7966 ext. 1!

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